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The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified efforts to bring an end to the lingering Monday sit-at-home order by enhancing security measures across the state. Despite the official abolition of the sit-at-home directive originally declared in 2021 by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to demand the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, the practice has persisted, disrupting businesses and economic activities. In a move to restore normalcy, CP Orutugu, on Monday, toured key locations across the state, including major markets, parks, and junctions, reassuring residents of increased surveillance, intensified patrols, and improved…

The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, assuring the public that he remains under constant surveillance and will soon be neutralized. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, the Chief of Defence Operations, dismissed any claims of negotiations with Turji, stating that the military is actively tracking him. “There is absolutely no back-and-forth between Bello Turji and the Armed Forces. As I speak, he is completely in hiding, and the military is on his trail. Very soon, he will be eliminated,” Onumajuru said. He urged Nigerians to…

The Nigerian Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, gathering key stakeholders from the country’s economic and financial sectors to discuss crucial policy changes. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, assured that the process would be transparent and driven by national interest. He emphasized that the hearing aims to review and modernize Nigeria’s tax laws to align with current economic realities. According to Musa, the proposed reforms seek to promote equity, fairness, and inclusivity while addressing inefficiencies in the existing tax framework. He called on stakeholders and the general public to…

Leaders from Ikwuano and Umuahia in Abia State have called on the Federal Government to expedite the completion of the 51-kilometer Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene road, which links Abia and Akwa Ibom states. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia on Monday, the leaders emphasized that the timely release of funds would ensure swift completion of the project, alleviating the suffering of road users. The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi, highlighted the road’s importance in facilitating quicker access to medical care, particularly for critically ill patients. The stakeholders also urged the government to accelerate work…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been officially sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, alongside his deputy, Olayide Adelami, for a fresh four-year term. The Chief Justice of Ondo State, Olusegun Odusola, administered the oath of office to both leaders in the presence of dignitaries and residents who gathered to witness the historic event. During the swearing-in ceremony, Aiyedatiwa and Adelami pledged to uphold the constitution, govern within its framework, and prioritize the well-being of Ondo State residents. The inauguration officially marks the beginning of a new administration in the state. Among the notable figures present were: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 30 local government chairmanship positions and 332 ward seats in the recently conducted Osun State local government elections, sparking mixed reactions among residents and political stakeholders. The election, organized by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) under Barrister Hashim Abioye, was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, despite controversy and legal battles leading up to the polls. Tensions escalated in the state on Monday, February 17, 2025, when six people reportedly lost their lives as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) attempted to resume work at various local government secretariats.…

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has claimed that the “satanic lie” of a 1966 Igbo-led coup was used to justify his client’s extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021. Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Ejimakor wrote: “In 1966, the satanic lie of an “Igbo coup” was concocted to justify the pogrom against Ndigbo. “In 2017, a similar lie was used to tag Ndigbo as terrorists, using IPOB as a cover; and in 2021, it was used to justify the rendition of MAZI NNAMDI KANU. Ndigbo…

High-profile attorney Anthony Ricco has stepped down from defending embattled American music mogul Sean Diddy Combs ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Diddy, who is currently facing over 30 civil lawsuits, is awaiting a federal criminal trial scheduled for May 5, 2025. In a motion filed before the New York Federal Court on Thursday, Ricco formally announced his withdrawal from the case but declined to disclose specific reasons, citing attorney-client privilege. The legal document stated that Ricco had notified the judge of his decision, emphasizing that there were sufficient reasons protected by lawyer-client privilege. In his relief…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected proposals for the creation of new states in Nigeria’s Southeast, insisting that it seeks Biafra’s independence rather than additional states. This follows reports that the National Assembly is considering the creation of 31 new states, including five from the Southeast- Etiti, Adada, Urashi, Orlu, and Aba States. In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, dismissed the proposal as a distraction, arguing that existing states are already bankrupt and dysfunctional. “Biafrans do not want the creation of new states. Instead of multiplying economically bankrupt states, the unworkable Nigerian unity should…

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has insisted that the January 15, 1966 coup was an Igbo-led uprising, citing former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida’s book, A Journey in Service, as evidence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Fani-Kayode dismissed claims that Babangida refuted the ethnic nature of the coup, arguing that those making such assertions are either misinformed or deliberately distorting history. “I hate to burst your bubble, but there is NOWHERE in IBB’s book where he said that the coup of January 15, 1966, was NOT an Igbo coup. In fact, he alluded to the contrary…